The Burlington Sound of Music Festival Parade kicked off 4 days of events. The parade commenced on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 14 at 1 pm. This year there were 46 entries, with bands from across Canada and the U.S.

Despite the heavy rain up until the parade start, enthusiastic spectators lined the streets. Audience members including band members from other groups applauded the performance of the Tian Guo Marching Band and many danced along with the music.